Michelle Simo
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Seasoned Environmental Health and Safety Assistant with over 4 years of broad experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols. Possesses strong knowledge of environmental regulations and OSHA compliance. Noteworthy for the ability to design effective training programs, conduct risk assessments and inspections, ensuring a safe work environment. Demonstrated success in reducing workplace accidents through proactive safety measures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant
Jmr Concrete Construction
Frederick, MD
01.2022 - Current
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Investigated adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment or lighting potentially affecting employee health and performance.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards or violations of environmental regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the safety of all employees.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Assisted in developing strategies for minimizing risk associated with natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes.
- Provided training on proper use of hazardous materials and safe work practices to new employees.
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
Shanska
Raleigh, NC
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with managers to create a safe work environment for all employees.
- Participated in employee safety training sessions.
- Maintained records of all inspections conducted in accordance with OSHA requirements.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Reviewed documents such as Material Safety Data Sheets for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Conducted environmental audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Analyzed accident trends to develop strategies for prevention.
- Developed safety protocols and procedures for hazardous materials handling.
Health and Safety Intern
Sonmez
Dora, Qatar
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Wrote technical reports, data entry and queries into various safety and health databases.
- Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
- Conducted safety inspections of the workplace and identified potential hazards.
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Monitored compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Developed and created materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Led teams of risk management and operational personnel in development of hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD11-2025
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
University Of Douala Cameroon
Cameroon04-2017
Skills
- Ladder safety
- Safety training
- Electrical safety
- Occupational health
- Hazard identification
- Cold stress prevention
- Incident reporting
- Scaffold safety
- Spill response
- Lighting safety
- First aid administration
- Excavation safety
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Confined space entry
- Hazardous materials management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Personal protective equipment
- Fall protection
Affiliations
- Engaged in physical activities such as running, riding, and walking to maintain fitness
- Volunteer for community safety initiatives
- Passion for conducting safety training sessions for friends and family
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- BLS/CPR Certification
- Confine Space Certification
- Excavation Certification
- CST Certification
- Linux administration
- Postgres Administration Database
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Assistant
Jmr Concrete Construction
01.2022 - Current
Environmental Health and Safety Intern
Shanska
02.2020 - 12.2021
Health and Safety Intern
Sonmez
01.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Montgomery College
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
University Of Douala Cameroon
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